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How social media reacted: Squad announcement

How social media reacted: Squad announcement

Head Coach Gregor Townsend named the 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Hundreds of supporters turned out to see Edinburgh hooker Stuart McInally announced as captain of a group that features a split of 17 forwards and 14 backs, each of whom was announced one-by-one as part of a live squad reveal at Linlithgow Palace.

Here's a round-up from social media from the players named, supportive fans and from attendees of the event.

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Here’s your Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan! #AsOne

To be injured just before World Cup in 2015 must of been a big blow to this guy and today to be named captain of the side just shows how committed and professional this man is, I have seen this first hand. On ya @McInallyStuart also well done to all the other lads involved.

Hundreds of supporters turned out to see the squad at Linlithgow Palace, who were announced one-by-one as part of a live squad reveal. We hope all of our fans that travelled along had a great time meeting their Scotland squad.